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<p>The UK Government is aware of the challenges faced by indigenous people and their
supporters in the Peruvian Amazon. We monitor the threats that they face, as well
as the actions of the Peruvian Government to protect these communities. We regularly
engage with indigenous national organisations to discuss human rights and climate
initiatives. I [Minister Rutley] visited Peru in October and met with representatives
of indigenous groups, including from the Santa Rosillo de Yanayacu community, to hear
directly about the challenges, threats and opportunities they face. I also discussed
the importance of protecting the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities
with my former counterpart, Mr Ignacio Higueras Hare, during the annual UK-Peru High
Level Dialogue in October.</p>
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